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Mike Flanagan’s supernatural horror series Midnight Mass on Netflix is perfect for fans of The Haunting of Hill House, with its dark, disturbing atmosphere, powerful performances and expertly crafted horror

A new Netflix series that’s keeping audiences glued to their screens into the early hours is ideal viewing for fans of Haunting of Hill House. Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House captivated television audiences worldwide as a grounded supernatural horror exploring the devastating, deeply relatable burden of family trauma and grief.

According to Netflix, the series ranked as the seventh most binge-watched global release during its premiere window and secured a 93% critic score alongside a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, plus impressive rankings on IMDb. Those who loved the show are now being urged to watch a new Netflix series that will unsettle them just as profoundly as The Haunting of Hill House.

Craig, a TikTok creator from Surrey who discusses television and film across his social media platforms, said the show, Midnight Mass, would have TV enthusiasts watching for hours on end.

Craig said: “If you’re looking for your next series to binge-watch this Halloween, this series on Netflix is a must-watch. It comes from Mike Flanagan, who you may know from The Haunting of Hill House, and if you want a horror that’s going to really get under your skin, you need to check this one out.

“The must-watch series I’m talking about is called Midnight Mass. And if you loved The Haunting of Hill House, you’re going to absolutely love this one. And it follows a man called Riley Flynn, who returns to his isolated hometown after spending time in prison.

“But things start to change when a mysterious new priest, Father Paul, arrives in the community. And suddenly, people start experiencing what they believe to be miracles. The town’s faith has been reignited, and there’s a growing sense that something extraordinary is happening.

“But as these events become increasingly more disturbing, the town residents start to believe: are these miracles, or is there something much more sinister under the surface? What makes Midnight Mass so great to watch is it doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares to frighten you.

“Instead, it builds this incredibly unsettling atmosphere, slowly revealing its secrets until you’re so invested into what’s happening on that island. And like most Mike Flanagan projects, the performances in this are incredible, especially Hamish Linklater as Father Paul – he is brilliant

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“And the expert writing explores some genuinely fascinating themes like faith, guilt, addiction, and redemption. And when the horror kicks in, it gets absolutely terrifying. It’s dark, disturbing, emotional, and there are some things in this that will stay with you for a very long time.

“And the best part is, it’s a self-contained story of seven episodes, so it’s the perfect series to binge-watch this Halloween. So, if you loved The Haunting of Hill House and you haven’t seen Midnight Mass, get yourself on this series because it is a must-watch.”

What do critics and viewers think about Midnight Mass?

Having first landed on screens back in 2021, Midnight Mass boasts an impressive 87% critic rating and a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Further viewers flocked to Craig’s video to share their opinions on the show and urge others to give it a go.

One person said: “Really good show. Very unusual.”

A second added: “Really good series with a superb ending.”

A third said: “Best series ever.”

Fans say they were hooked on the crime drama from the very first episode

A new crime drama is attracting new fans who find themselves hooked from the first episode.

A ‘superb’ mystery series now streaming in the UK has been hailed as perfect for Death in Paradise fans. The New Zealand produced show made its debut earlier this year in its native country and is now available for viewers to catch up on.

The entire first season of Blue Murder Motel was added to ITVX recently. The good news for those who have already watched all episodes and enjoyed it is that a second season is on the way in the future.

But for those who are unaware, the series follows Australian married police detectives Vanessa and Cole who decide to finally leave their cop careers and their home behind them. They have finally invested in their dream, a cute 13-room motel in a sunny, ocean-side New Zealand town.

However, a series of murders in their new hometown inspire them to investigate and to help the local, inexperienced, sole-charge police officer solve the crimes. It’s not long before their new business is referred to by neighbours as the Blue Murder Motel.

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The little known series has not managed to gain enough reviews online to register a score on website Rotten Tomatoes. However, it has still managed to gain enough attention for many viewers to share their recommendations. One write-up labelled the series as ‘superb’ and claimed the show is “a huge hit” back in New Zealand and Australia, and apparently viewed in the same way as Death in Paradise and Shetland is to UK audiences.

It added: “The setting is glorious, the murder mysteries are quirky yet entertaining and the characters are genuinely likeable. If you’re looking for an escapist series that you won’t tire of easily, Blue Murder Motel is a very good choice.”

Many fans agree and urge fans of cosy crime who need a new binge worthy show to check it out. One fan posted online: “It’s funny, cosy and surprisingly sharp, with great chemistry, small-town chaos and a mystery that hooks you fast. Perfect comfort-crime vibes and I can’t wait to keep watching. Episode one complete sold me on this show!”

Another agreed: “Just binged the first six episodes and had to pause to say how much fun this new show is. It’s a classic cosy crime show so if you’re not a fan of that genre scroll on, but the end of episode six just turned everything upside down! Was not expecting that and I’m here for it.”

Blue Murder Motel is streaming on ITVX.